Relaspa 50 Tablet belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodic agents primarily used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disease that affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain, cramps, and other symptoms. The exact cause of the disease is not known. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea.

Relaspa 50 Tablet contains Pinaverium bromide. It works by relaxing the gut (intestine) and stomach muscles. It breaks sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thus reducing cramps, bloating, pain and discomfort. It dilates the smooth muscles present in the stomach, intestine, and cervix, thus reducing spasms.

Take Relaspa 50 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Relaspa 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, headache, constipation, abdominal pain, and heartburn. Most of these side effects of Relaspa 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use Relaspa 50 Tablet without doctor advice if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Inform your doctor before taking Relaspa 50 Tablet if you have a hernia. Consult your doctor before using Relaspa 50 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Relaspa 50 Tablet may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert after taking Relaspa 50 Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects.

Relaspa 50 Tablet is used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including irregular bowels (e.g., constipation or diarrhoea), stomach pain, and bloating. It is also used for symptoms associated with other intestinal diseases (involving the bile duct and gallbladder). It breaks sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thus reducing cramps, bloating, pain and discomfort. It dilates the smooth muscles present in the stomach, intestine, and cervix, thus reducing spasms.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Heartburn

Please do not take Relaspa 50 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Before taking Relaspa 50 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Inform your doctor before taking Relaspa 50 Tablet if you have a hernia. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Relaspa 50 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Relaspa 50 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Relaspa 50 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Relaspa 50 Tablet may interact with other anticholinergic/ antispasmodic medicines (e.g. hyoscine butyl bromide, ipratropium bromide, tiotropium bromide)

Drug-Food Interactions: No food interactions were found or established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you suffer from a hernia, galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

• HYOSCINE BUTYL BROMIDE
• IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
• TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
• Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda.
• Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
• Foods containing probiotics may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

Do not take Relaspa 50 Tablet while lying down or just before bedtime. 

Irritable bowel syndrome: It is a common disease that affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain, cramps, and other symptoms. It may lead to repeated pain in the stomach and changes in bowel movements. The exact cause of the disease is not known. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea.